BEST ANSWER:It is a silver/metal look. Not chrome, for sure, not brass. It was a CMV (Center Mount Valve stem) for a 21 inch diameter X 3.00 inch wide rim. I have been using these tubes for years, and have had real good luck with them, in all there sizes. Cheers T T

BEST ANSWER:It is a silver/metal look. Not chrome, for sure, not brass. It was a CMV (Center Mount Valve stem) for a 21 inch diameter X 3.00 inch wide rim. I have been using these tubes for years, and have had real good luck with them, in all there sizes. Cheers T T

I agree with previous respondent. I will add that valve is not steel since it is nt magnetic.I always replace the inner tube and rim strip when replacing my tires.Good luckSlim Jim, Michigan PGR since 2006